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A6 WAR

2009 BMW 118

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,839 mi
Last recorded131,839 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2009 BMW 11880,514 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 WAR
MakeBMW
Model118
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 131,839 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 13 Feb 2025 131,828 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245 35 18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2024 122,658 miles

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 2 Jan 2024 122,656 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 116,285 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 23 Aug 2022 116,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 108,086 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 108,065 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Dec 2019 101,679 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2018 88,675 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2018 88,675 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 77,600 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts 3 mmm (3.5.1g)

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2016 66,410 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,093 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 40,238 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 26,101 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 15,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the BMW 118?

Based on 1,923,256 MOT tests across 197,877 vehicles.

81.5%
Pass Rate
6,893
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
197,877
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,763
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 14,229
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 10,699
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,439
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 6,974
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A6 WAR is a 2009 BMW 118 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2009 BMW 118 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.0% with a typical mileage of 80,514 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 118 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 33,763 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A6 WAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 118 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this BMW 118 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A6 WAR registered?

A6 WAR is a 2009 BMW 118, first registered on 1 December 2009.

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